FDA Device

Aquilion One Whole Body X-Ray CT Scanner Whole body computed tomography scanning

Hazard

When W-Volume is performed in Prospective CTA or Target CTA studies with ECG gating, unnecessary intervals may be set before starting the volume scan. As a result, scanning cannot be performed at the appropriate timing of constant enhancement and clinically useful images may not be obtained.

What You Should Do

Remedy

A corrective measure will be installed to prevent measures to avoid this phenomenon until corrective actions have been taken. Customers are advised: (1) When performing scanning in Prospective CTA or Target CTA studies with ECG gating, do not use W-Volume scanning but use Helical Scanning. (2) Please share this information with all users and reviewing radiologists as well as clinical engineering or Biomedical group at facility (3) Please complete and return the attached form and fax it to the toll-free number at the top or by email to raffairs@tams.com. Contact: Paul Biggins

Products

Aquilion One Whole Body X-Ray CT Scanner Whole body computed tomography scanning
Brand
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
UPC
Serial Numbers: 1DA0962006, 1DA0972007, 2DA0792002, 2DA0792004, 2DA07X2005, 2DA07X2008, 2DA07Y2010, 2DA0842023, 2DA0842026, 2DA0862034, 2DA0862036, 2DA0872038, 2DA0882048, 2DA0882049, 2DA0882051, 2DA0882052, 2DA0882053, 2DA08X2061, 2DA08X2063, 2DA08X2067, 2DA08X2070, 2DA08X2071, 2DA08X2072, 2DA08Y2077, 2DA08Y2080, 2DA08Z2092, 2DA0952115, and 2DA0962116

Units Affected

28 units